Klay Thompson turned back the clock with six 3-pointers en route to a season-high 23 points, Cooper Flagg went for a season-best 35 points and the Dallas Mavericks held off the host Los Angeles Clippers, 114-110, on Saturday night.

Resting Anthony Davis on the second night of a back-to-back, the Mavericks trailed 103-101 after a John Collins 3-pointer for the Clippers with 2:22 to go.

But Thompson, playing in his hometown, capped a 17-point final period with a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:52 remaining, Flagg dropped in three sets of two lead-extending free throws in the last 1:20 and the Mavericks kept the Clippers at arm’s length en route to snapping a three-game losing streak.

In a game in which neither team led by more than 10, the Clippers found themselves down 87-83 after a Thompson 3-pointer in the first minute of the fourth quarter.

The game then became a duel between Thompson and Kawhi Leonard, with Thompson connecting on four 3-pointers among his 17 points in the final 12 minutes, while Leonard countered with a three-point play, a jumper and four additional free throws over the final 10:40.

Thompson’s 20-point night was just his second of the season. He had contributed just 10 points to a 129-119 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers when the Mavericks tipped off a two-night stay in Southern California on Friday.

Flagg’s 35 points were six more than his previous high. The No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft hit 13 of his 22 shots and nine of his 11 free throw attempts while also finding time for a team-high-tying eight rebounds.

Naji Marshall added 18 points, Brandon Williams 14 to go with a team-high seven assists and Dwight Powell six steals to complement nine points and five rebounds for the Mavericks, who reversed an earlier double-overtime home loss to Los Angeles.

Leonard had a team-high 30 points and James Harden 29 for the Clippers, who lost for the second time at home in two nights, having fallen to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.

Harden completed a double-double with a game-high 11 assists and eight rebounds, while Ivica Zubac had a double-double of his own with 19 points and a game-high 11 rebounds.

Collins chipped in with 21 points and three blocks for the Clippers, who dropped their fourth straight.

Cooper Flagg highlights vs. Clippers

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COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colorado – The U.S. women’s medal streak came to an end on home snow.

After having at least one skier on the podium at the first three World Cups this year, the Americans did not have anyone in the top 10 of Saturday’s giant slalom race at Copper Mountain. Nina O’Brien was the top U.S. finisher, in 11th place, while Mikaela Shiffrin made up some ground in the second run to finish 14th.

Paula Moltzan, the only other American to make the second run, crashed and did not finish.

‘This surface is so specific,’ Shiffrin said. ‘It’s just really difficult to be really fast, consistently, for the whole run. So watching the women who had come before me, especially the top women, I felt like there were some pretty obvious things that they were bringing into their turns that I could at least try for the second run, and I was able to execute that for like 90% of the run.

‘So I’m psyched because it’s hard to change your mentality between the first and second run of a race and to actually put that into play and execute it. And I feel like I was able to do that for the most part. And that’s a great direction for the coming races.’

Alice Robinson of New Zealand was first in both runs to get her fifth World Cup win, finishing with a combined time of 1:58.91. That was almost a second ahead of Austria’s Julia Scheib, who finished in 1:59.87. Thea Louise Stjernesund of Norway was third in 1:59.99.

The Americans came to Copper, a rare domestic World Cup, on a hot streak. Moltzan was second in the season’s first GS race with Shiffrin missing the podium by 0.15 seconds and O’Brien finishing sixth. Shiffrin then won the next two World Cups, both slaloms, with Moltzan getting top fives in both.

But the entire U.S. team struggled at Copper. Only three of the six Americans who started the first run qualified for the second. Keely Cashman (46th) and Tricia Mangan (48th) were outside the top 30, and Elisabeth Bocock and Kjersti Moritz did not finish the first run. Bocock crashed midway through and Moritz, who was making her World Cup debut, skied out near the top of the course.

The surface was the biggest challenge, Shiffrin said after finishing 18th in the first run, because pushing normally generates speed. On this snow, however, it didn’t.

‘But you still have to have the intensity,’ Shiffrin said. ‘It’s a little bit of a different feeling. Which is kind of interesting.’

It didn’t help that they’ve been bouncing around the globe for the last few weeks. Or that Copper is the first World Cup with two races and is at the highest altitude of any venue on the circuit.

‘It just kind of is what it is,’ Shiffrin said. ‘It’s where we are.’

There were positives to take from the race, though. Shiffrin said she’s happy with where her GS skiing is, and every race helps her build intensity and perfect her mentality. Her second run was much improved — she was 10th-fastest overall, and posted the fastest time on the third section of the course and fourth-fastest on the first.

Best of all, she finished the race.

On this same weekend last year, Shiffrin had a nasty crash during the second run of the GS at the World Cup in Killington, Vermont. She suffered a gash in her obliques that cost her the next two months of the season, and she experienced PTSD in the GS for the rest of the season.

Compared to that, Saturday’s race was a win.

‘The best thing is making it to the finish of the GS at this time of the year,’ Shiffrin said with a smile. ‘I would rank that above everything else.’

Florida State football traveled down to Gainesville looking to avoid what would be a historic loss in the annals of its rivalry with Florida.

The Seminoles, however, failed in their task.

Behind a three-touchdown day from quarterback DJ Lagway, the Gators defeated the Seminoles 40-21 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, ensuring that neither program will finish the regular season eligible for a bowl game. It is the first time that has happened in the same season since 1978, a year in which Florida went 4-7 and Florida State, despite going 8-3, did not receive a bowl invite.

The Gators will finish the regular season with a 4-8 overall record and a 1-4 record under interim head coach Billy Gonzales. Florida fired Billy Napier on Sunday, Oct. 22 after the Gators started the season with a 3-4 record, which included a top-10 ranked win over Texas.

As for the Seminoles, they will finish the season with a 5-7 record. It’s the Seminoles’ second consecutive season with at least six losses under Mike Norvell, and the fourth during his tenure. Despite the program’s struggles, FSU announced on Sunday, Nov. 23, that it will bring Norvell back for his seventh season in Tallahassee.

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The Vancouver Whitecaps will play in their first MLS Cup after defeating San Diego FC, 3-1, in the Western Conference final on Saturday, Nov. 29.

Brian White — Vancouver’s leading goal-scorer during the regular season — had a brace in the win at San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium.

The Whitecaps’ reward as the Western Conference’s representative in MLS Cup is a showdown with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, which easily dispatched New York City FC in the Eastern Conference final. The 2025 MLS Cup will be held at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday, Dec. 6 (2:30 p.m. ET on Apple TV and FOX).

Reaching MLS Cup is the latest milestone in what has been a monumental season under first-year head coach Jesper Sørensen. Earlier this year, Vancouver played in the Concacaf Champions Cup final, losing to Cruz Azul of Liga MX. Vancouver eliminated Messi and Inter Miami in the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals. The Whitecaps also won a fourth consecutive Canadian Championship.

Vancouver also is the first Canada-based MLS club since Toronto FC in 2019 to reach MLS Cup.

San Diego FC was aiming to become the first MLS expansion team to reach the league final since the Chicago Fire won MLS Cup in 1998. Instead, that quest fell two wins short of unprecedented championship glory.

Inter Miami and the Vancouver Whitecaps will be the 20th and 21st different clubs to appear in MLS Cup.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs. San Diego FC Western Conference final highlights

When is MLS Cup 2025?

• Date and time: Saturday, Dec. 6 at 2:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• TV and streaming: FOX and Apple TV

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One of the most convoluted conference championship races has gained some much-needed clarity.

No. 17 Virginia (10-2, 7-1 in ACC play) downed rival Virginia Tech 27-7 on Saturday, Nov. 29, clinching a berth in the ACC championship game in Charlotte, North Carolina. It’s a remarkable turnaround for Tony Elliott, whose first winning record in four seasons in Charlottesville coincides with a trip to the ACC championship — and a potential College Football Playoff berth.

And, following Southern Methodist’s 38-35 loss at Cal, it will be five-loss Duke (6-2 in ACC play) that makes the ACC championship.

Here’s what to know:

Who’s in ACC championship game?

Virginia has clinched a berth in the ACC championship game following the Cavaliers’ Week 14 win vs. rival Virginia Tech. The team that could most simply join Virginia in Charlotte, North Carolina is SMU, which was similarly in a ‘win-and-in’ situation vs. California.

Following the Mustangs’ loss to the Golden Bears, however, Duke (7-5, 6-2 in ACC play) will make the ACC title game by virtue of its 49-32 win over Wake Forest earlier on Nov. 29. The Blue Devils needed to beat the Demon Deacons, plus hope for a Miami win over Pitt and Cal win over SMU.

With that, the ACC title game is set.

ACC championship game how to watch

• TV: ABC
• Streaming: Fubo (free trial)

The ACC championship game will air nationally on ABC. Streaming options for the game include Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

Stream ACC championship live with Fubo (free trial)

When is ACC championship game?

• Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, N.C.)

The ACC championship game is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 6 from Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.

The Blue Devils, who have five losses on the season, were sent to the ACC championship game thanks to multiple factors on unfolding on the final day of the 2025 college football regular season. The officially cashed in on their long-shot with SMU’s missed field goal vs. California.

It’s the first trip to the conference championship for Duke under Manny Diaz, and the program’s first trip to the ACC championship game since 2013, when the Blue Devils fell to eventual national champion Florida State 45-7.

The Blue Devils will face No. 17 Virginia (No. 18 in College Football Playoff rankings) at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 6 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, where they will play for a trip to the 12-team CFP.

But on top of getting some help from Cal, how did Duke get into the conference title game when it has five overall losses on the season and went 6-2 in ACC play?

Here’s what to know on how Duke made the ACC championship game:

How did Duke football make ACC championship game?

• Beat Wake Forest
• Pitt loss to Miami
• SMU loss to Cal 

For starters, the Blue Devils entered Week 14 needing to catch breaks — a Pitt loss to Miami and an SMU loss to Cal — on top of winning their own Week 14 game against Wake Forest.

Despite being out-gained on the day, Duke handled business by picking up a 49-32 win over Wake Forest. The Blue Devils turned four turnovers into 14 points in the win, while quarterback Darian Mensah and running backs Nate Sheppard and Anderson Castle all scored two touchdowns each.

Then, before even kicking off at Wallace Wade Stadium, the Blue Devils got some help from No. 13 Miami (No. 12 in CFP, as Carson Beck and Co. defeated No. 24 Pitt (No 22 in CFP), 38-7. There’s leg two of the parlay.

Then came the final leg of the parlay, as SMU fell 38-35 on the road to Cal. Mustangs kicker Sam Keltner missed the 52-yard game-tying field goal attempt as time expired to give Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele and Cal the upset win over the No. 25 team in the country.

Following all that, the Blue Devils will make the 142-mile drive over to Charlotte from Durham. That gave Duke the tiebreaker because of a higher conference opponent winning percentage than Miami, SMU, Pitt and Georgia Tech.

ACC football standings

• 1. Virginia (7-1) *
• T-2. Duke (6-2)
• T-2. Miami (6-2)
• T-2. Georgia Tech (6-2)
• T-2. SMU (6-2)
• T-2. Pitt (6-2)
• T-7. Louisville (4-4)
• T-7. Wake Forest (4-4)
• T-7. NC State (4-4)
• T-7. Cal (4-4)
• T-7. Clemson (4-4)
• 12. Stanford (3-5)
• T-13. Florida State (2-6)
• T-13. Virginia Tech (2-6)
• T-13. North Carolina (2-6)
• T-16. Boston College (1-7)
• T-16. Syracuse (1-7)

* ACC title game participants

One of the most convoluted conference championship races has gained some much-needed clarity.

No. 17 Virginia (10-2, 7-1 in ACC play) downed rival Virginia Tech 27-7 on Saturday, Nov. 29, clinching a berth in the ACC championship game in Charlotte, North Carolina. It’s a remarkable turnaround for Tony Elliott, whose first winning record in four seasons in Charlottesville coincides with a trip to the ACC championship — and a potential College Football Playoff berth.

The next question: Who will the Cavaliers play in the ACC title game?

With two conference games still left to be played — most notably Southern Methodist at Cal — it remains to be seen who Virginia team will play in a week’s time for the ACC championship.

Here’s what to know as the Cavaliers await their opponent:

Who’s in ACC championship game?

Virginia has clinched a berth in the ACC championship game following the Cavaliers’ Week 14 win vs. rival Virginia Tech. The team that can most simply join Virginia in Charlotte, North Carolina is SMU, which is similarly in a ‘win-and-in’ situation vs. California.

Should the Mustangs lose to the Golden Bears, however, then Duke (7-5, 6-2 in ACC play) will make the ACC title game by virtue of its 49-32 win over Wake Forest earlier on Nov. 29.

ACC championship game how to watch

• TV: ABC
• Streaming: Fubo (free trial)

The ACC championship game will air nationally on ABC. Streaming options for the game include Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

Stream ACC championship live with Fubo (free trial)

When is ACC championship game?

• Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, N.C.)

The ACC championship game is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 6 from Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.

The Survivor Series: WarGames event held at Petco Park in San Diego featured wrestling’s biggest stars, setting a new attendance record with a crowd of 46,016 fans as the action did not disappoint.

The Women’s WarGame match showcased an impressive trick performed by Iyo Sky, who executed a daring move from the top of the cage using a trash can, contributing to her team’s victory. Rhea Ripley, AJ Lee, Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair triumphed over Nia Jax, Lash Legend, Asuka, Kairi Sane and Becky Lynch, which kicked off the evening’s action.

In a surprising turn during John Cena’s final PLE appearance, he was defeated by Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan, who deceived him, allowing Mysterio to reclaim the Intercontinental Championship.

The final event of the evening featured WWE Universal Champion Cody Rhodes teaming up with World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk, as well as Roman Reigns and the Uso brothers, Jey and Jimmy. However, a mystery man aided Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Brock Lesnar, Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre in winning the Men’s WarGames match.

Here are all the highlights and analysis for Survivor Series 2025:

A mystery man enters the cage

Just as the fight was over, a mystery man entered the cage and helped Bronson Reed, Bron Breakker, Logan Paul, Drew McIntyre and Brock Lesnar defend Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso and Romen Reigns.

Logan Paul brings out the brass knuckles

Logan Paul is met with boos after he brings out the brass knuckles, but even with the advantage, Roman Reigns drops Paul and claims the brass knuckles.

Roman Reigns gets put through a table

Brock Lesnar easily tosses Roman Reigns onto a table and drags him into the ring as he continues to dominate Reigns while all the wrestlers are now in the ring.

The Undisputed WWE Champion enters the ring

The Undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes, enters the ring as the fourth wrestler, evening the odds against Bron Breakker and Drew McIntyre, who were determined to keep Rhodes out of the cage. Rhodes showed that nothing was going to keep him out of the cage and scaled the chain-linked fence.

Men’s WarGames is underway

CM Punk was the first wrestler to enter the ring as the Men’s WarGames match began. The final match of the night will feature Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso and Roman Reigns teaming up against Bronson Reed, Bron Breakker, Logan Paul, Drew McIntyre and Brock Lesnar.

Stephanie Vaquer defeats Nikki Bella

Stephanie Vaquer quickly defeated her former tag team partner, Nikki Bella, retaining the WWE Women’s World Championship. Vaquer displayed her superior and creative skills, which proved too much for Bella, who put up a fight and displayed an impressive offensive performance but fell short.

Stephanie Vaquer vs. Nikki Bella is underway

Stephanie Vaquer has entered the ring to take on Nikki Bella for the WWE Women’s World Championship.

Dominik Mysterio defends John Cena

In a dramatic match filled with unexpected twists, Dominik Mysterio seemed to be in trouble when he hit his head and required attention from medical professionals. However, he managed to reenter the ring and reclaim the WWE Intercontinental Championship by defeating John Cena in San Diego. Mysterio received assistance from Liv Morgan, who made her return to the ring for the first time since suffering a shoulder injury in June. This match marked Cena’s final appearance at a premiere live event in his career.

John Cena vs. Dominik Mysterio

Dominik Mysterio and John Cena enter the ring for the second match of the night, which will be for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Despite San Diego being Mysterio’s hometown, the crowd was heard chanting ‘Thank you, Cena.’

Women’s WarGames results

Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair and AJ Lee were too much for Nia Jax, Lash Legend, Kairi Sane, Asuka and Becky Lynch, leading to their victory.

Nia Jax storms into the ring

Nia Jax made her entrance, immediately establishing her dominance as the momentum shifted in her favor against her opponents. Rhea Ripley and Lash Legend followed her into the ring, with Ripley wearing a mask resembling the ‘Terrifier’ character due to a broken nose she sustained in a match last month.

AJ Lee makes her way into WarGames

Despite Becky Lynch attempting to keep AJ Lee out of the ring, Lee climbs the fence and drops bodies before going one-on-one with Lynch. This is Lee’s first-ever WarGames showdown.

Becky Lynch has entered the ring

Becky Lynch, the fourth of ten competitors, has entered the ring.

Charlotte Flair honors fan

Charlotte Flair’s outfit for the WarGames event is inspired by a 7-year-old fan named Scarlett, who is battling a brain tumor.

Women’s WarGames has begun

The Women’s WarGame matches have begun, featuring Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair and AJ Lee against Nia Jax, Lash Legend, Kairi Sane, Asuka and Becky Lynch.

Watch: Survivor Series 2025 preshow

When is WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025?

Survivor Series 2025 is on Saturday, Nov. 29.

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames start time 2025

Survivor Series: WarGames begins at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The preshow begins at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT.

Where is WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025?

Survivor Series 2025 takes place at Petco Park in San Diego, California. Home of the San Diego Padres, it’s the first Survivor Series to be held outdoors.

Stream Crown Jewel on ESPN

How to watch WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025

The event will stream on ESPN’s streaming service. Viewers can sign up for a subscription to the site here, which starts at $29.99 a month.

ESPN’s service is available through select cable and TV packages, including:

• DIRECTV
• Fubo TV
• Hulu + Live TV
• Spectrum
• Verizon FiOS

If your cable or TV package includes ESPN streaming service, you can figure out how to activate it here. The event will also be shown at select movie theaters nationwide.

Internationally, Survivor Series: WarGames will be available on Netflix in most markets.

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 preshow: how to watch

The Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 preshow will be available to watch on ESPN, as well as WWE social platforms like YouTube and TikTok.

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 match card

Matches not in order

• Men’s WarGames match: Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Roman Reigns, Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso vs. Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Brock Lesnar, Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre
• Women’s WarGames match: Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair and AJ Lee vs. Asuka, Kairi Sane, Nia Jax, Lash Legend and Becky Lynch
• Women’s World Championship match: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Nikki Bella
• Intercontinental Championship match: John Cena (c) vs. Dominik Mysterio

Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 predictions

USA TODAY Sports’ wrestling experts give their predictions for what will happen at Survivor Series. See the full picks here.

Men’s WarGames match: Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Roman Reigns, Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso vs. Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Brock Lesnar, Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre

• Jordan Mendoza: Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Brock Lesnar, Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre
• Richard Morin: Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Brock Lesnar, Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre

Women’s WarGames match: Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair and AJ Lee vs. Asuka, Kairi Sane, Nia Jax, Lash Legend and Becky Lynch

• Jordan Mendoza: Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair and AJ Lee
• Richard Morin: Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair and AJ Lee

Women’s World Championship match: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Nikki Bella

• Jordan Mendoza: Stephanie Vaquer
• Richard Morin: Nikki Bella

Intercontinental Championship match: John Cena (c) vs. Dominik Mysterio

• Jordan Mendoza: Dominik Mysterio
• Richard Morin: Dominik Mysterio

What are WarGames?

Created by WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes in 1987, WarGames is one of the most unique matches in WWE, and has become a staple in the company since its introduction into NXT in 2017. It involves two rings side-by-side, which are surrounded by a roofless steel cage. The match is contested by two or three teams.

The match begins with one competitor from each team starting in the ring. After five minutes, another competitor from one team enters the match to give a brief 2-on-1 advantage. Two minutes afterward, a competitor from the disadvantaged team enters to even the odds. Teams then alternate entrants until all competitors are in the match.

A team wins by pinning or submitting any member of the other team. 

Survivor Series history

Survivor Series is the second-longest running pay-per-view in WWE behind WrestleMania. The event first took place in 1987 at the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio. 

While most premium live events typically have a championship match as the main event, Survivor Series has been known for having tag team matches as the headliner. Often five-on-five elimination tag team matches, there have been matches that include stars forming teams or brand matchups like Raw vs. SmackDown.

Survivor Series started using the WarGames matches in 2022 after it was first used in NXT. This year’s event will mark the seventh and eight WarGames matches to take place in Survivor Series history.

John Cena farewell tour reaching end

Time is almost up for Cena as his 2025 farewell tour is in its final month. In his last year of in-ring competition, Cena has won the Elimination Chamber and the Undisputed WWE Championship, becoming the first 17-time title holder in WWE history. He also is the Intercontinental Champion, making him a Grand Slam champion.

His career will come to a close on December 13.

When is John Cena’s last match?

His final match will be at Saturday Night’s Main Event on Dec. 13.

Survivor Series 2025 will mark Cena’s 35th appearance of 2025, and with 36 promised in his final year of wrestling, this is his second-to-last match of his career.

Who is John Cena’s final opponent?

It is still be determined. Cena’s final opponent will come from the winner of the 16-man ‘Last Time is Now’ tournament. There are currently six stars left in the bracket:

Quarterfinals

• Rusev vs. Jey Uso
• LA Knight vs. TBD (Sheamus out due to injury)
• Gunther def. Carmelo Hayes
• Solo Sikoa def. Penta

Semifinals

• Gunther vs. Solo Sikoa
• TBD vs. TBD

Final

• TBD vs. TBD

See the full bracket here.

War has arrived in WWE.

An iconic WWE premium live event, Survivor Series is back, and so is the match stipulation that is becoming synonymous with it: WarGames. A match that involves two rings surrounded by a steel cage, the men’s and women’s fights feature heated rivalries that are bound to result in carnage.

That won’t be all taking place, as John Cena has the penultimate wrestling match of his career, defending his Intercontinental Championship. There’s also the Women’s World Championship on the line in what’s promising to be a fun night of wrestling in San Diego.

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Stephanie Vaquer vs. Nikki Bella is underway

Stephanie Vaquer has entered the ring to take on Nikki Bella for the WWE Women’s World Championship.

Dominik Mysterio defends John Cena

Dominik Mysterio reclaimed the WWE Intercontinental Championship and defeated John Cena in San Diego, with the help of Liv Morgan, who returned to the ring for the first time since suffering a shoulder injury in June.

John Cena vs. Dominik Mysterio

Dominik Mysterio and John Cena enter the ring for the second match of the night, which will be for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Despite San Diego being Mysterio’s hometown, the crowd was heard chanting ‘Thank you, Cena.’

Women’s WarGames results

Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair, and AJ Lee were too much for Nia Jax, Lash Legend, Kairi Sane, Asuka, and Becky Lynch, leading to their victory.

Nia Jax storms into the ring

Nia Jax made her entrance, immediately establishing her dominance as the momentum shifted in her favor against her opponents. Rhea Ripley and Lash Legend followed her into the ring, with Ripley wearing a mask resembling the ‘Terrifier’ character due to a broken nose she sustained in a match last month.

AJ Lee makes her way into WarGames

Despite Becky Lynch attempting to keep AJ Lee out of the ring, Lee climbs the fence and drops bodies before going one-on-one with Lynch. This is Lee’s first-ever WarGames showdown.

Becky Lynch has entered the ring

Becky Lynch, the fourth of ten competitors, has entered the ring.

Charlotte Flair honors fan

Charlotte Flair’s outfit for the WarGames event is inspired by a 7-year-old fan named Scarlett, who is battling a brain tumor.

Women’s WarGames has begun

The Women’s WarGame matches have begun, featuring Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair, and AJ Lee against Nia Jax, Lash Legend, Kairi Sane, Asuka, and Becky Lynch.

Watch: Survivor Series 2025 preshow

When is WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025?

Survivor Series 2025 is on Saturday, Nov. 29.

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames start time 2025

Survivor Series: WarGames begins at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The preshow begins at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT.

Where is WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025?

Survivor Series 2025 takes place at Petco Park in San Diego, California. Home of the San Diego Padres, it’s the first Survivor Series to be held outdoors.

Stream Crown Jewel on ESPN

How to watch WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025

The event will stream on ESPN’s streaming service. Viewers can sign up for a subscription to the site here, which starts at $29.99 a month.

ESPN’s service is available through select cable and TV packages, including:

• DIRECTV
• Fubo TV
• Hulu + Live TV
• Spectrum
• Verizon FiOS

If your cable or TV package includes ESPN streaming service, you can figure out how to activate it here. The event will also be shown at select movie theaters nationwide.

Internationally, Survivor Series: WarGames will be available on Netflix in most markets.

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 preshow: how to watch

The Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 preshow will be available to watch on ESPN, as well as WWE social platforms like YouTube and TikTok.

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 match card

Matches not in order

• Men’s WarGames match: Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Roman Reigns, Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso vs. Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Brock Lesnar, Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre
• Women’s WarGames match: Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair and AJ Lee vs. Asuka, Kairi Sane, Nia Jax, Lash Legend and Becky Lynch
• Women’s World Championship match: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Nikki Bella
• Intercontinental Championship match: John Cena (c) vs. Dominik Mysterio

Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 predictions

USA TODAY Sports’ wrestling experts give their predictions for what will happen at Survivor Series. See the full picks here.

Men’s WarGames match: Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Roman Reigns, Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso vs. Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Brock Lesnar, Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre

• Jordan Mendoza: Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Brock Lesnar, Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre
• Richard Morin: Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Brock Lesnar, Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre

Women’s WarGames match: Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair and AJ Lee vs. Asuka, Kairi Sane, Nia Jax, Lash Legend and Becky Lynch

• Jordan Mendoza: Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair and AJ Lee
• Richard Morin: Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair and AJ Lee

Women’s World Championship match: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Nikki Bella

• Jordan Mendoza: Stephanie Vaquer
• Richard Morin: Nikki Bella

Intercontinental Championship match: John Cena (c) vs. Dominik Mysterio

• Jordan Mendoza: Dominik Mysterio
• Richard Morin: Dominik Mysterio

What are WarGames?

Created by WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes in 1987, WarGames is one of the most unique matches in WWE, and has become a staple in the company since its introduction into NXT in 2017. It involves two rings side-by-side, which are surrounded by a roofless steel cage. The match is contested by two or three teams.

The match begins with one competitor from each team starting in the ring. After five minutes, another competitor from one team enters the match to give a brief 2-on-1 advantage. Two minutes afterward, a competitor from the disadvantaged team enters to even the odds. Teams then alternate entrants until all competitors are in the match.

A team wins by pinning or submitting any member of the other team. 

Survivor Series history

Survivor Series is the second-longest running pay-per-view in WWE behind WrestleMania. The event first took place in 1987 at the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio. 

While most premium live events typically have a championship match as the main event, Survivor Series has been known for having tag team matches as the headliner. Often five-on-five elimination tag team matches, there have been matches that include stars forming teams or brand matchups like Raw vs. SmackDown.

Survivor Series started using the WarGames matches in 2022 after it was first used in NXT. This year’s event will mark the seventh and eight WarGames matches to take place in Survivor Series history.

John Cena farewell tour reaching end

Time is almost up for Cena as his 2025 farewell tour is in its final month. In his last year of in-ring competition, Cena has won the Elimination Chamber and the Undisputed WWE Championship, becoming the first 17-time title holder in WWE history. He also is the Intercontinental Champion, making him a Grand Slam champion.

His career will come to a close on December 13.

When is John Cena’s last match?

His final match will be at Saturday Night’s Main Event on Dec. 13.

Survivor Series 2025 will mark Cena’s 35th appearance of 2025, and with 36 promised in his final year of wrestling, this is his second-to-last match of his career.

Who is John Cena’s final opponent?

It is still be determined. Cena’s final opponent will come from the winner of the 16-man ‘Last Time is Now’ tournament. There are currently six stars left in the bracket:

Quarterfinals

• Rusev vs. Jey Uso
• LA Knight vs. TBD (Sheamus out due to injury)
• Gunther def. Carmelo Hayes
• Solo Sikoa def. Penta

Semifinals

• Gunther vs. Solo Sikoa
• TBD vs. TBD

Final

• TBD vs. TBD

See the full bracket here.

LOS ANGELES — The battle for Los Angeles will cap off the regular season with No. 20 Southern California and UCLA meeting for the right to claim the Victory Bell.

The Trojans enter coming off a disappointing game against Oregon that effectively ended their College Football Playoff hopes. However, USC enters the crosstown matchup as heavy favorites, and getting win No. 9 is paramount for Lincoln Riley’s team.

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USC’s high-potent offense will make it difficult for UCLA to keep up with as the Bruins enter on a four-game losing streak. It has been a season to forget, but all can be forgiven if UCLA can pull off the upset against its heated rival. History is somewhat on the Bruins’ side, as the road team in this matchup has won the past five meetings. Can the Bruins do it to end the season on a high note?

USA TODAY Sports is bringing you live updates, scores and highlights from the rivalry game. Follow along:

USC vs UCLA score

USC vs UCLA live updates

USC misses another field goal

The Trojans get deep into UCLA territory but again are unable to score. Kicker Ryon Sayeri misses a 30-yard field goal to the right, his second miss of the night. It remains a tied game with less than six minutes to go in the first half.

UCLA ties it with touchdown

The Bruins offense puts together a long, 13-play drive that takes up nearly eight minutes to score a touchdown and make it 7-7.

On a third down at the 2-yard line, Nico Iamaleava finds Kwazi Gilmer for the score.

End of 1Q: USC 7, UCLA 0

The Trojans scored a touchdown on their opening drive and that remains the lone score of the first 15 minutes. USC had a chance to add another score with a field goal but it was blocked.

USC has controlled the game so far with 132 yards while UCLA only has 47, but the Bruins are in Trojan territory to start the second quarter.

USC field goal gets blocked

After forcing UCLA to a three-and-out on its opening drive, the Trojans get into Bruin territory but are unable to get another touchdown. USC stalls and attempts a field goal, but Ryon Sayeri’s 38-yard attempt gets blocked by UCLA to keep it a 7-0 game.

USC opens game with touchdown

The Trojans march right down the field on their opening drive with running back King Miller punching it in for a 5-yard score. USC used 10 plays to go 75 yards down the field to get the game’s scoring started.

What TV channel is USC vs UCLA on today?

• TV: NBC
• Streaming: Peacock

USC vs. UCLA will air nationally on NBC. Streaming options include Peacock, NBCUniversal’s subscription streaming platform.

USC vs UCLA start time

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 29
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
• Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Los Angeles)

USC vs. UCLA is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. PT) from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles.

How to watch college football on NBC without Fubo

NBC is currently not available on Fubo due to a carrier dispute. One way college football fans can stream college football games on NBC is with Peacock, NBCUniversal’s subscription streaming platform.

USC vs UCLA predictions, picks, odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Wednesday, Nov. 26:

• Spread: USC (-21.5)
• Over/under: 59.5
• Moneyline: USC (-2000); UCLA (+1000)

Prediction, Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY: USC 45, UCLA 13

UCLA football schedule 2025

• Saturday, Aug. 30: Utah 43, UCLA 10
• Saturday, Sept. 6: UNLV 30, UCLA 23
• Friday, Sept. 12: New Mexico 35, UCLA 10
• Saturday, Sept. 20: BYE
• Saturday, Sept. 27: Northwestern 17, UCLA 14
• Saturday, Oct. 4: UCLA 42, Penn State 37
• Saturday, Oct. 11: UCLA 38, Michigan State 13
• Saturday, Oct. 18: UCLA 20, Maryland 17
• Saturday, Oct. 25: Indiana 56, UCLA 6
• Saturday, Nov. 1: BYE
• Saturday, Nov. 8: Nebraska 28, UCLA 21
• Saturday, Nov. 15: Ohio State 48, UCLA 10
• Saturday, Nov. 22: Washington 48, UCLA 14
• Saturday, Nov. 29: UCLA at USC | 7:30 p.m. ET | NBC

USC football schedule 2025

• Saturday, Aug 30: USC 73, Missouri State 13
• Saturday, Sept. 6: USC 59, Georgia Southern 20
• Saturday, Sept. 13: USC 33, Purdue 17
• Saturday, Sept. 20: USC 45, Michigan State 31
• Saturday, Sept. 27: Illinois 34, USC 32
• Saturday, Oct. 4: BYE
• Saturday, Oct. 11: USC 31, Michigan 13
• Saturday, Oct. 18: Notre Dame 34, USC 24
• Saturday, Oct. 25: BYE
• Saturday, Nov. 1: USC 21, Nebraska 17
• Friday, Nov. 7: USC 38, Northwestern 17
• Saturday, Nov. 15: USC 26, Iowa 21
• Saturday, Nov. 22: Oregon 42, USC 27
• Saturday, Nov. 29: USC vs. UCLA | 7:30 p.m. ET | NBC

Nico Iamaleava injury update

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava is questionable to play against USC. Bruins interim coach Tim Skipper told reporters on Monday, Nov. 24 Iamaleava was dealing with neck spasms from an injury he suffered in the loss to Washington in Week 13.

Skipper added Iamaleava was ‘day-to-day’ but was participating in pregame drills with the team.

UCLA injury update

Out

• Rico Flores Jr, WR
• Jaivian Thomas, RB
• Jalen Saint Paul, WR

Questionable

• Nico Iamaleava, QB
• Kyle Miller, WR
• Jack Pedersen, TE

USC injury update

Out

• Jamaal Jarrett, DT
• Eli Sanders, RB
• Anthony Beavers Jr., LB
• Prophet Brown, CB
• Bishop Fitzgerald, S
• Kilian O’Connor, C
• Elijah Paige, OL

Questionable

• Waymond Jordan, RB
• Kamari Ramsey, S
• Caden Cittenden, K
• Alani Noa, OL

USC-UCLA rankings

US LBM coaches poll

• USC: No. 20
• UCLA: not ranked

College Football Playoff rankings

• USC: No. 17
• UCLA: not ranked

USC vs UCLA history

Saturday’s matchup will be the 95th crosstown showdown between UCLA and USC. The Trojans hold the lead in the series 51-34-7, not including two wins vacated by USC.

USC has controlled the series recently, as it has won seven of the past 10 meetings.

Last USC vs. UCLA game

It was a defensive battle in the 2024 edition of the rivalry game, but USC used a strong fourth quarter to win at the Rose Bowl, 19-13. 

The Trojans led 9-3 at halftime off three field goals but the Bruins were up 13-9 heading into the fourth quarter. In the final quarter, USC scored its first touchdown of the night to take the lead and added a field goal in the final minutes. UCLA was then stopped on fourth down to cap off a Trojan victory, their third straight at the Rose Bowl. 

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava threw for 221 yards and a touchdown, while UCLA senior signal-caller Ethan Garbers had 265 passing yards and a touchdown.

USC-UCLA wear home uniforms

It’s one of the best uniform matchups in college football as UCLA and USC will face each other while both wear their home uniforms.

It’s a nod to when both teams used to call Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum home before UCLA moved to the Rose Bowl in 1982. In 2008, then-USC coach Pete Carroll and then-UCLA coach Karl Dorrell each agreed to bring the tradition back, and both teams have worn their home jerseys in the game ever since.